OPTIFEN 0.03% EYE DPS

Overview

OPTIFEN 0.03% EYE DPS is a Schedule H drug.

OPTIFEN 0.03% EYE DPS is composed of: FLURBIPROFEN (0.03 %)

Flurbiprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain and inflammation. It may be taken with food to decrease stomach upset. Flurbiprofen is a prescription medication used to treat the symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It is also used in liquid form to prevent or reduce changes in the eye that can occur during eye surgery.

Usage

FLURBIPROFEN is generally used to treat: Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

OPTIFEN 0.03% EYE DPS is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for OPTIFEN 0.03% EYE DPS and its Constituents

• This medication comes in tablet form and is taken up to 4 times a day with or without food. It is also available as an eye drop, and is usually instilled every 30 minutes beginning 2 hours before surgery, for a total of 4 doses.
• This medicine may cause stomach bleeding. Daily use of alcohol and tobacco, especially when combined with this medicine, may increase your risk for stomach bleeding. Limit alcohol and stop smoking.
• This medication may make you more sensitive to the sun. Limit your time in the sun. Avoid tanning booths and sunlamps. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors.
• Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially stomach/intestinal bleeding, kidney problems, and worsening heart problems.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or if you plan to become pregnant. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. It is not recommended for use during the first and last trimesters of pregnancy due to possible harm to the unborn baby and interference with normal labor/delivery.
• This drug passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
• Before taking flurbiprofen, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or to aspirin or other NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib).
• This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have aspirin-sensitive asthma (a history of worsening breathing with runny/stuffy nose after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs), recent heart bypass surgery (CABG).

Symptoms of Overdosage

FLURBIPROFEN over-dosage can result in: Abdomen Pain, Vomit, Drowsiness, Slow Or Irregular Breathing

Common Side-Effects

FLURBIPROFEN : Abdomen Pain, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Constipation, Difficulty Urinating, Lower Back Pain

Serious Side-Effects

FLURBIPROFEN : Stomach Pain, Abdomen Pain, Bloody Or Red Colored Vomit, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools, Irregular Heartbeat

Rare Side-Effects

FLURBIPROFEN : Back Pain, Gums Bleeding, Loose Motion, Eyes Blurred Vision, Chest Pain, Chills, Cough, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Difficulty Breathing, Difficulty Swallowing, Dizziness, Fatigue (tiredness), Irregular Heartbeat, Fainting, Lightheadedness, Head Headache, Fever, Body Itching, Increased Thirst, Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Loss Of Appetite, Nausea, Pale Skin, Eyes Eye Irritation, Eyes Swelling, Throat Soreness, Body Excessive Sweating, Vomit, Weight Gain, Weight Loss (unintentional), Eyes Yellow Eyes

Disease Interactions

FLURBIPROFEN can interfere with: Asthma, Anemia, Heart Failure, Acute Liver Failure, Hypercalcaemia, Hyperkalemia, Hypertension, Thrombosis

Technical Classification

FLURBIPROFEN is categorized as: NONSTEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS / ANALGESICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Available Alternatives for OPTIFEN 0.03% EYE DPS

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

CADIFLUR 0.03% EYE DPS	INR 57.1 for 5 ML EYE DROP	FLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %
EYEFLUR 0.03% EYE DPS	INR 53 for 5 ML EYE DROP	FLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %
FBN 0.03% EYE DPS	INR 52.94 for 5 ML EYE DROP	FLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %
FLUBI 0.03% EYE DPS	INR 46 for 5 ML EYE DROP	FLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %
FLUBIFEN 0.03% EYE DPS	INR 30 for 5 ML EYE DROP	FLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %
FLUDPS 0.03% EYE DPS	INR 35 for 5 ML EYE DROP	FLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %
FLUFEN 0.03% EYE DPS	INR 50 for 1 ML EYE DROP	FLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %
FLURBIREN 0.03% EYE DPS	INR 50.19 for 5 ML EYE DROP	FLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %
OPTIFEN 0.03% EYE DPS	INR 32.06 for 5 ML EYE DROP	FLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %
PROFEN 0.03% EYE DPS	INR 50 for 5 ML EYE DROP	FLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %
SIOFLUR 0.03% EYE DPS	INR 44.27 for 5 ML EYE DROP	FLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

AFLUR 0.03%W/V EAR DPS	INR 36.51 for 5 ML EAR DROP	FLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V
BELLFLUR EYE DPS	INR 38.71 for 5 ML EYE DROP	FLURBIPROFEN 3.0 MG
BRUGEL	INR 119 for 30 GM GEL	FLURBIPROFEN 5 %W/W
BRUGEL 5% W/W GEL	INR 108.5 for 30 GM GEL	FLURBIPROFEN 5.0 %W/W
BRUGEL ACTIFAST 5% GEL	INR 108.5 for 25 GM GEL	FLURBIPROFEN 5.0 %
DOLOKIND 100MG EYE DPS	INR 60.5 for 5 ML EYE DROP	FLURBIPROFEN 100.0 MG
FLB EYE DPS	INR 89.06 for 5 ML EYE DROP	FLURBIPROFEN
FLU BI EYE DPS	INR 35 for 5 ML EYE DROP	FLURBIPROFEN
FLUBICHLOR 0.5%W/V/0.03%W/V EYE DPS	INR 58 for 5 ML EYE DROP	CHLORAMPHENICOL 0.5 %W/V, FLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V
FLUBIGAT 0.3MG/3MG EYE DPS	INR 58 for 5 ML EYE DROP	GEFITINIB 3.0 MG, FLURBIPROFEN 0.3 MG
FLUR EYE DPS	INR 121.88 for 10 ML EYE DROP	FLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V
FLUR EYE DROPS	INR 133.82 for 10 ML EYE DROP	HYDROXYPROPYLMETHYLCELLULOSE 0.25 %W/V, FLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V
FLURBIN 0.03% W/V EYE DPS	INR 59 for 5 ML EYE DROP	FLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V
FLURBIPROFEN		FLURBIPROFEN
FLURBITOP EYE DPS	INR 26.97 for 5 ML EYE DROP	FLURBIPROFEN
FLURGAT 0.3MG/3MG EYE DPS	INR 71.5 for 5 ML EYE DROP	GEFITINIB 3.0 MG, FLURBIPROFEN 0.3 MG
FROBEN FR PWD	INR 28 for 6 GM POWDER	FLURBIPROFEN
GATIAID F 0.03%/0.3% EYE DPS	INR 72 for 5 ML EYE DROP	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V, FLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V
HYLUR EYE DPS	INR 25.2 for 5 ML EYE DROP	FLURBIPROFEN
KAZIFLUR 0.03%W/V EYE DPS	INR 66 for 5 ML EYE DROP	FLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V
LUFEN EYE DPS	INR 28 for 5 ML EYE DROP	FLURBIPROFEN 0.3 %W/V
MIGRID 10MG TAB	INR 36.7 for 10 TABLETS	FLURBIPROFEN 10.0 MG
OCUFLUR EYE DPS	INR 46.4 for 5 ML EYE DROP	FLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V
OCUFLUR ONT EYE OINT	INR 40.66 for 5 GM EYE OINTMENT	FLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V
PENFEN EYE DPS	INR 59 for 5 ML EYE DROP	FLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V, PHENYL MERCURIC NITRATE 0.002 %W/V, HYDROXYPROPYLMETHYLCELLULOSE 0.25 %W/V
PROFLUR EYE DPS	INR 40 for 5 ML EYE DROP	FLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V, PHENYL MERCURIC NITRATE 0.002 %W/V
RAYFLUR EYE DPS	INR 49.5 for 5 ML EYE DROP	FLURBIPROFEN , HYDROXYPROPYLMETHYLCELLULOSE , PHENYL MERCURIC NITRATE
SAPLURE EYE DPS	INR 38 for 10 ML EYE DROP	PHENYL MERCURIC NITRATE 0.001 %W/V, FLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V
TAKFLUR 0.03%W/V/0.25%W/V/0.001%W/V EYE DPS	INR 60 for 5 ML EYE DROP	PHENYL MERCURIC NITRATE 0.001 %W/V, HYDROXYPROPYLMETHYLCELLULOSE 0.25 %W/V, FLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V
TOFLER EYE DPS	INR 35 for 5 ML EYE DROP	PHENYL MERCURIC NITRATE 0.001 %W/V, FLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V
ZEFLUR EYE DPS	INR 50 for 5 ML EYE DROP	HYDROXYPROPYLMETHYLCELLULOSE 0.25 %W/V, FLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V